Self-Hosted Apps: Step-by-Step Self-Hosting Guides
To self-host an open-source app on xCloud, deploy it from the One-Click catalogue onto a server you own, point a domain at it and finish the app's own first-run setup. The 33 guides below walk through those steps for 28 apps, one app at a time.
Before you start: guides for every One-Click app
AI
LibreChat
Free open-source AI chat platform with agents, a code interpreter and support for multiple providers.
- Step-by-step guideHow to Deploy LibreChat with xCloud(One Click Apps)
Ollama
Self-hosted runtime for open-source AI models like DeepSeek and Qwen, managed from one place.
Deploy Ollama in one click →
Automation
n8n
Build smart automations with 500+ app integrations, pre-built workflows and AI nodes without writing code.
- Step-by-step guideHow to Deploy n8n with xCloud with One Click Apps
- Step-by-step guideHow to Set Up SMTP for n8n with Environment in xCloud
Analytics
OpenPanel
Self-hosted product and web analytics — events, funnels, retention, cohorts and a live dashboard, with first-party event tracking on your own domain.
- Step-by-step guideHow to Deploy OpenPanel with xCloud
OpenSEO
An SEO research and operations workspace covering keyword research, domain and backlink analysis, rank tracking, site audits and AI visibility.
- Step-by-step guideHow to deploy OpenSEO with xCloud
Rybbit
Cookieless, privacy-friendly web analytics with funnels, retention, session replay and a real-time dashboard, built on ClickHouse.
- Step-by-step guideHow to Deploy Rybbit Analytics with xCloud
Umami
Privacy-first, cookie-free web analytics you host yourself, so visitor data never leaves your own server.
- Step-by-step guideHow to Install Umami with xCloud (One Click Apps)
CMS
Drupal CMS
The official Drupal CMS Starter distribution with visual Canvas page building, media handling and editorial tools on Drupal core, backed by a private MariaDB database.
- Step-by-step guideHow to Deploy Drupal CMS with xCloud
EmDash
Self-hosted Astro CMS with a blog theme, passkey sign-in, local media storage, and isolated workerd plugins.
- Step-by-step guideHow to Deploy EmDash CMS in One Click on xCloud
Ghost
Open-source publishing platform for blogs, newsletters, memberships and creator websites, with built-in audience tools.
- Step-by-step guideHow to Install Ghost with xCloud (One Click Apps)
- TutorialHow to Self-Host Ghost on Your Own Server (2026): Docker and One-Click Setup
Instatic
A self-hosted visual CMS — build pages in a visual editor and publish HTML, with your CMS, SQLite data and uploads staying on your own server.
- Step-by-step guideHow to Deploy Instatic on xCloud
Statamic
Flat-file, Laravel-powered CMS with a visual control panel, flexible content models and built-in asset management — free for one administrator and one content form.
- Step-by-step guideHow to Deploy Statamic with xCloud
Knowledge Base
Linkwarden
Collects, organises and archives links as full page snapshots and PDFs, so a bookmark still works after the page is gone.
- Step-by-step guideLinkwarden Docker Hosting: Deploy & Host Linkwarden in One Click
Communication
Buzz
Run chat, Git repositories, automated workflows, and AI agents in one place, with consistent performance and no maintenance work.
- Step-by-step guideHow to Deploy Buzz Workspace with xCloud (One Click Apps)
Zulip
Open-source team chat organized by topic, with powerful search, integrations, and focused asynchronous conversations.
- Step-by-step guideHow to Deploy Zulip with xCloud One Click Apps
Marketing
Mautic
Open-source marketing automation for building campaigns, nurturing leads and managing ongoing customer engagement.
- Step-by-step guideHow to Setup Mautic with xCloud One Click Apps
Databases
phpMyAdmin
Web-based interface for managing, configuring and administering MySQL and MariaDB databases from your browser.
- Step-by-step guideHow to Deploy phpMyAdmin with xCloud One Click Apps
Backend
Directus
Database-first open-source backend with an administration studio, REST and GraphQL APIs, authentication, file management, and extensions.
- Step-by-step guideHow to Deploy Directus With xCloud One Click Apps
Supabase
Run your Supabase projects with high performance, affordable pricing and infrastructure you control, without going through any complex setup.
- Step-by-step guideHow to Install Supabase with xCloud(One Click Apps)
- TutorialHow to Self-Host Supabase on Your Own Server (2026): One-Click and Manual Setup
Developer Tools
Gitea
A lightweight self-hosted Git service with pull requests, issues, releases and a package registry, small enough to run beside your other apps.
Deploy Gitea in one click →
Monitoring
Uptime Kuma
Self-hosted uptime monitoring that tracks website and service availability with instant status alerts.
- Step-by-step guideHow to Deploy Uptime Kuma with xCloud One Click Apps
Security & Identity
Vaultwarden
An unofficial Bitwarden-compatible password server written in Rust, so the official clients and browser extensions work against your own vault.
- Step-by-step guideVaultwarden Docker Hosting: Deploy & Host Vaultwarden in One Click
- TutorialHow to Self-Host Vaultwarden Password Manager on a VPS [Complete Guide]
WireGuard
Fast, modern, secure VPN tunnel with peer-to-peer connections and a minimal, auditable codebase.
- Step-by-step guideHow to Install WireGuard with xCloud (One Click Apps)
File Management
MinIO
S3-compatible object storage with a full web console, generated root credentials and a public S3 API for your clients and backup tools.
- Step-by-step guideHow to Deploy MinIO with xCloud One Click Apps
NextCloud
Self-hosted file sync, sharing and collaboration platform with advanced security and privacy controls.
- Step-by-step guideHow to Set Up Nextcloud with One Click
- TutorialHow to Self-Host Nextcloud on Your Own Server (2026): One-Click and Manual Setup
Syncthing
Continuous private file synchronization between your devices, with encrypted transport, versioning, and a secure browser dashboard.
- Step-by-step guideHow to Deploy Syncthing with xCloud One Click Apps
Media
Immich
A self-hosted photo and video library with automatic phone backup, albums, sharing, facial recognition and search across what is actually in the picture.
- Step-by-step guideHow to Deploy Immich with xCloud One-Click Apps
Pterodactyl Panel
Free, open-source control panel for managing game servers such as Minecraft, Rust and Terraria, with its database, cache and HTTPS already set up.
Deploy Pterodactyl Panel in one click →
Frequently Asked Questions
About self-hosting open-source apps on xCloud.
What is self-hosting?
Self-hosting means you run the app on a server you control instead of using the vendor's hosted service. The app, its database and its files sit on that server, so you decide where the data lives, who can reach it and when to move to a new release.
What does a One-Click deploy on xCloud set up for me?
You pick an app, a domain and a server, and xCloud deploys the app's containers, its volumes, any credentials its template generates and HTTPS. You then finish the app's own first-run setup, such as creating the first admin account, which each guide covers.
Do I need to know Docker to follow these guides?
No. A One-Click deploy writes and runs the Docker Compose setup for you. If you want to change it later, xCloud lets you edit the app's Docker Compose file from the dashboard; the guide on updating a One-Click app shows how.
Are self-hosted apps on xCloud updated automatically?
No. A One-Click template pins its app image, so existing apps are not upgraded for you. Back up first, read the app's release notes, then run Update from the app's App Actions menu, or change the image on its Compose page, when you are ready.
What if the app I want has no guide yet?
You can still deploy it. The One-Click catalogue has 1038 apps, and every one deploys the same way: pick the app, a domain and a server. This page lists the apps that also have a step-by-step guide.